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| Most schools to open amid freeze | Most schools to open amid freeze |
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| The vast majority of Scotland's schools are expected to be open on Monday, despite predictions of more harsh weather conditions. | The vast majority of Scotland's schools are expected to be open on Monday, despite predictions of more harsh weather conditions. |
| Wintry weather caused closures across Scotland last week, but ministers said more than 90% should get back to normal, thanks to a huge, local effort. | Wintry weather caused closures across Scotland last week, but ministers said more than 90% should get back to normal, thanks to a huge, local effort. |
| Forecasters said the bitterly cold temperatures were letting up, but warned there could be more snow. | Forecasters said the bitterly cold temperatures were letting up, but warned there could be more snow. |
| Thousands of pupils were off school last week as the big freeze took hold. | |
| However, a Scottish government spokeswoman said conditions were being closely monitored, adding: "Early indications today suggest over 90% of schools will be open tomorrow - that is an increase from 87% on Friday, and is a significant step forward from Tuesday's 64%. | However, a Scottish government spokeswoman said conditions were being closely monitored, adding: "Early indications today suggest over 90% of schools will be open tomorrow - that is an increase from 87% on Friday, and is a significant step forward from Tuesday's 64%. |
| "There will remain some closures tomorrow due to the ongoing severe weather, but it is clear that more and more schools are reopening as soon as it is safe and practicable." | "There will remain some closures tomorrow due to the ongoing severe weather, but it is clear that more and more schools are reopening as soon as it is safe and practicable." |
| The spokeswoman added: "A huge effort has gone into getting all these schools open - a collective effort by local authorities, janitors, support staff, head teachers, teachers and parents." | The spokeswoman added: "A huge effort has gone into getting all these schools open - a collective effort by local authorities, janitors, support staff, head teachers, teachers and parents." |